Masculine dossier · first seen 1880
Rafe
Rising
Gaining cultural share
Peak era
2025
Peak births
179
Current vitality
Fragile
Peak generation
Gen Alpha
Quick answers about Rafe
How many people are named Rafe?
An estimated 2,707 living Americans are named Rafe.
How rare is Rafe?
Rafe is uncommon among babies today, with 179 boys receiving the name in 2025, matching its recorded peak.
How old is the typical Rafe?
The median age of a living American named Rafe is approximately 14 years, with most bearers falling between 6 and 24 years old.
Is Rafe still popular?
Yes — Rafe is currently rising in popularity, with 179 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 1.4× higher than the previous decade.
1880Peak 20252025
Peak year
2025
Decline from peak
0%
2025
179
All-time
2,935